A Brief Relationship Education Pilot Intervention for Men Post Release

Negash, Sesen; Roberson, Patricia N. E.; Tadros, Eman; DeJesus, Shannon Yandall

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“…RE programs can be effective in imparting skills that encourage healthy relationships among incarcerated couples and families (Harcourt et al, 2017; Negash et al, 2022). These programs target relationship quality by developing communication and problem-solving skills among partners and helping them to understand processes that impact the durability of their intimate relationship, including compatible expectations, commitment, forgiveness, and key risk factors of relationship failure (Harcourt et al, 2017; Kazura, 2018).…”

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Supportive Communication Skills as a Protective Factor Among Couples Experiencing Incarceration

Durante,

Tadros,

Braxton

et al. 2023

Criminal Justice and Behavior

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We employ an ABC-X model of family stress theory lens to examine the association between several communication skills and patterns and relationship quality within heterosexual couples where the man is incarcerated and the woman is not. Using data from the Multi-site Family Study on Incarceration, Parenting and Partnering and multinomial logistic regression, we found that couples who are regularly able to work out their differences have a lower relative risk of drifting apart in their relationship. Couples who frequently have heated arguments have both increased relative risks of becoming closer together and drifting apart. Multivariate linear regression analyses revealed that more frequently having a sense of humor and being able to work out differences is associated with increased relationship happiness while having more frequent heated arguments and a partner who interrupts is associated with decreased relationship happiness during incarceration. Prison programs should include training on improving couples’ communication skills.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Supportive Communication Skills as a Protective Factor Among Couples Experiencing Incarceration

Durante,

Tadros,

Braxton

et al. 2023

Criminal Justice and Behavior

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Sharing Experiences and Seeking Connection: Using Facebook as a Form of Social Support for Incarcerated Loved Ones

Tadros

Presley

Gomez

2023

Crime & Delinquency

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Those with an incarcerated loved one have been shown to experience isolation and difficulty navigating the criminal justice system as well as form connections with others who are experiencing a similar situation. The use of social media allows for individuals to connect with others in similar experiences. For those with an incarcerated loved one, the use of Facebook allows for connection with others who are also navigating incarceration. Posts were collected from a Facebook group “Incarcerated Loved Ones,” with multiple themes emerging. The themes that emerged from the posts are sharing experiences and seeking connection. The codes for sharing experiences include updates on loved ones, negative emotional experiences, and venting. The codes for seeking connection include prayers and good news. Implications and future directions are discussed.

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The People Have Spoken: First-Hand Accounts of How to Improve Romantic Relationships With an Incarcerated Partner

Tadros,

Presley

2024

Urban Social Work

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Although incarceration impacts the entire family system, the input of those impacted is often ignored or not sought out when discussing reform within the criminal justice system. Individuals in a romantic relationship with an incarcerated individual were interviewed to understand the lived experience using a phenomenological approach. The question “What would improve your relationship?” was asked to gain an understanding of what suggestions and recommendations individuals engaged in this relationship would share. Within the eight interviews, the theme, suggestions, was present in all and the codes of visitation, physical interaction, quality time, and lower cost communication will be explored. To better understand how to best advocate for and promote policy change, it is crucial to listen to and understand the input that those within these situations offer to improve their experience with incarceration.

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A Brief Relationship Education Pilot Intervention for Men Post Release

Cited by 3 publications

References 46 publications

Supportive Communication Skills as a Protective Factor Among Couples Experiencing Incarceration

Supportive Communication Skills as a Protective Factor Among Couples Experiencing Incarceration

Sharing Experiences and Seeking Connection: Using Facebook as a Form of Social Support for Incarcerated Loved Ones

The People Have Spoken: First-Hand Accounts of How to Improve Romantic Relationships With an Incarcerated Partner

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